2003 BMW M3 CSL specifications

2003 BMW M3 CSL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2729 mm 107.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1518 mm 59.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1525 mm 60 inches
Length 4492 mm 176.9 inches
Width 1780 mm 70.1 inches
Height 1365 mm 53.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1385 kg 3053 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.33
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3246 cc
(198.083 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 91 mm
3.43 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 360 PS (355 bhp) (265 kW)
at 7900 rpm
maximum torque 370 Nm (273 ft·lb) (37.7 kgm)
at 4900 rpm
Specific output 81.6 kW/litre
110.9 ps/litre
109.4 bhp/litre
1.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 113.99 Nm/litre
1.38 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction alloy head; iron block
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 11.5:1
Fuel system MSS 54HP fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1432.4 kPa (207.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 541 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 3.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 10.9 s
Standing quarter-mile 13.2 s
@ 110 mph
Standing kilometre 23.1 s
@ 225 km/h
Maximum speed 259 km/h (161 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
259.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.26 PS/kg
191.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 kW/kg
256.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.26 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.23 kg/kW
8.74 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 17.8/8.4/11.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km17.8/8.4/11.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
km/litre5.6/11.9/8.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/overall
UK MPG15.9/33.6/23.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/overall
US MPG13.2/28.0/19.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/overall
Carbon dioxide emissions 287.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 11.00 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 8½J x 19 EH 2 IS 44
Wheel size rear 9½J x 19 EH 2 IS 27
Tyres front 235/35 ZR 19
Tyres rear 265/30 ZR 19
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 345 mm
Rear brake diameter 328 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.62
general
Carfolio.com ID107635
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 BMW M3 CSL added 2003-03-09.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

BMW 3 Series - E46 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 196.0 CO2 1435 kg
BMW 320Cd -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 167.0 CO2 1680 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1500 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1600 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1640 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1675 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 188.0 CO2 1585 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 199.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 320Cd -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 153.0 CO2 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 185.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 216.0 CO2 1520 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 230.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 221.0 CO2 1545 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 232.0 CO2 1580 kg
3 door hatchback FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 227.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 325ti Compact -
3 door hatchback FR 6M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 215.0 CO2 1480 kg
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